The 1885 Singers are Putney’s choir, all volunteers, all local and all talented. A musical hotbed in our tiny parish of 3.52 square miles – and that goes for the orchestral ensemble too. There’s something beautiful about walking into a concert space knowing three of the singers and bumping into three others in the audience. Community spirit warmed up All Saints Church by the…
Every year I tell myself the same thing: This time I’m going to be calm, reasonable, and not get swept away by the glittery madness of Winter Wonderland. And every year – without fail -I’m proven to be a delusional optimist. Because as soon as you step into Hyde Park between 14 November 2025 and 1 January 2026, all common sense evaporates like steam off a mulled wine vat. And it’s…
Every so often, an attraction comes along that delivers actual, honest-to-goodness magic – the sort of magic that makes grown adults behave like excitable children and real children behave like… well, children who’ve just walked into a living, breathing fairy tale. Neverland at Kenwood House is precisely that sort of place, and our London Mums roving family reporters – Rupert…
You know that delicious moment in December when London flicks from “dreary drizzle” to “full festive fabulousness”? Well, last night I found myself right at the heart of it, stepping into one of my favourite houses in the entire city – Handel Hendrix House – for their annual pre-Christmas preview. Today it would have been Jimi Hendrix 83rd birthday!
Honestly, if walls could…
If there’s one thing the National Theatre never fails to do, it’s remind you why live theatre is great joy – and the 2025 revival of Ballet Shoes does exactly that. Noel Streatfeild’s classic tale of three spirited sisters – Pauline, Petrova, and Posy – learning who they are and what they want to be, has been reimagined with sprightly inventiveness, heart, and a generous…
If Twickenham ever needed another reason to call itself one of Britain’s unofficial music capitals, it certainly got one. On 21 November 2025, the UK’s very first School of Rock London opened its doors right in TW1 – the very neighbourhood where giants like The Rolling Stones, The Who, Queen, and ELO carved out music history.
It was only fitting, then, that the launch party felt…
If there’s one thing more British than queuing, apologising unnecessarily, or discussing the weather with Olympic-level commitment, it’s the glorious ritual of eating strawberries and cream at Wimbledon. Honestly – what other country pairs elite athleticism with a pudding? With the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum’s brand-new exhibition A Slice of History (19 November 2025 – Autumn…
If you’re hunting for a magical way to kick off the festive season, the LEGO Chalet of Play in Covent Garden is an absolute must-visit. I popped in with fellow London Mum Rosalba and teen Maya, and we couldn’t resist getting hands-on straight away. We even built a few adorable LEGO figures – including a black cat and a tiny present – now proudly hanging on our Christmas tree. A little…
For lovers of true disco magic — the kind that brings back the sparkle of Studio 54 and the golden age of funk, soul and glitter balls — Lost In Disco is the place to be. London’s biggest and best night of classic disco has built a loyal following with sell-out parties that feel like a joyous time warp back to the heyday of Donna Summer, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic and Chaka Khan.
After an…
In this technologically advanced world, people‘s memories often live on phones and other digital galleries. The best way to turn endless photo galleries into timeless keepsakes is by turning them into a personalised photo book. The section below talks about how to celebrate life‘s milestones and create something you can share, treasure and hold for years.
Photo by Jonathan Borba via…